I0044900 (ĭm′īd′)n.1. An acidic organic compound containing two carbonyl groups bonded to ammonia or to a primary amine.2. A strongly basic anion, NH2-, or a salt containing it.[Alteration of amide.]i·mid′ic(ə-mĭd′ĭk, ĭ-mĭd′-), im′i·do(ĭm′ĭ-dō′) adj.
im•i•do
(ˈɪm ɪˌdoʊ)
adj. containing the bivalent group NH linked to one or two acid groups. [1880–85; independent use of imido-]
imido
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im·i·do
(ĭm′ĭ-dō′)adj. Of or relating to imides or an imide.